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Highlights from Cooley’s M&A Dealmakers Roundtable: SPACs!

Cooley M&A

Given that a SPAC is an alternative means to going public, a significant portion of the webinar was dedicated to discussing some of the key differences—and similarities—between a SPAC and a traditional IPO. Valuation Certainty. Competition / Variation. Another feature of SPAC 3.0 is the competition among SPACs for potential targets.

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Buy Side M&A Blog Series - Vol 7 - Valuing The Target

RKJ Partners

What is Valuation? Valuation can be simply defined as the process of assigning an estimated dollar amount or range to the worth of an item, good, or service. During preliminary due diligence, the view of valuation is often heavily contingent on the financial information provided by the seller.

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Dual-Track Processes: How to Turbocharge Your Exit

Cooley M&A

Even for a thriving business with a viable equity story, committed stakeholders and the right advisers, the final deal terms and valuation are typically guided by factors beyond a company’s control. Stock market forces also make the timing of an eventual outright exit and the final blended valuation of equity sales over time uncertain.

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How to Prepare an Exit Strategy: A Guide for SaaS Founders

Software Equity Group

A thorough exit strategy planning process will help you understand your options, define your objectives, get the right metrics and documents in order, and identify areas for improvement that could help you attract a buyer and increase your valuation in an M&A exit. Get your legal documents in order.

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Profit and Loss Statement

Wall Street Mojo

Importance Profit And Loss Statement Vs Balance Sheet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Recommended Articles Key Takeaways A profit-and-loss statement is a company’s financial record documenting costs incurred and revenues collected to determine the company’s profit for a specific accounting period.

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Keeping Up with Delaware Appraisal Jurisprudence Since Aruba: Deal Price Reigns Supreme, But Will Recent Decision Lead to More Arbitrage?

Cooley M&A

Buyers should keep a detailed record of any internal discussions and deliberations regarding deal price, and carefully document the type and amount of expected synergies reflected in the deal price, as synergy reductions will help to counteract any upward adjustment for increases in value. Adjustments to Deal Price for Synergies.

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Why Software Companies Choose Software Equity Group

Software Equity Group

The SEG SaaS Index helps users conduct their own research on over 100 publicly traded SaaS companies. These documents are influential tools for presenting your company in the best possible light and facilitating meaningful and informed engagements with potential buyers.